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  1. Michael D. Olson, M.D., M.S.
    Areas of focus:

    Facial fracture repair, Rhinoplasty, Oral surgery, Face lift, Glossectomy, Nasal valve repair, Tonsillectomy, Nasal sep...tal reconstruction, Facial nerve rehabilitation, Facial fracture, Sleep disorders, Facial deformity, Sleep apnea, Obstructive sleep apnea, Malocclusion, Facial injury

  2. Linda X. Yin, M.D.

    Linda X. Yin, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Thyroidectomy, Transoral robotic surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Laryngectomy, Transoral laser ...microsurgery, Facial reconstruction, Parotid gland surgery, Neck surgery, Neck dissection, Parotidectomy, Glossectomy, Mandibular reconstruction, Free flap, Tonsillectomy, Salivary gland surgery, Head and neck cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Thyroid cancer, Melanoma, Tonsil cancer, Sarcoma, Mouth cancer, Salivary gland tumor, Ameloblastoma, Skin cancer, Throat cancer, Tongue cancer, Lip cancer, Soft palate cancer, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, Paraganglioma, Parotid gland tumor, Jaw tumors and cysts, Oral and throat cancer, Adenocarcinoma, Laryngeal cancer, Carotid body tumor, Tongue base cancer, Mouth tumor, Salivary gland cancer, Parotid cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, Schwannoma, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Warthin's tumor, Acinic cell carcinoma, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Nasal cancer, Jaw cancer, Pleomorphic adenoma, Ear cancer, Pharyngeal cancer, HPV-associated cancer

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  4. Kliegman RM, et al. Tonsils and adenoids. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 11, 2024.
  5. Wald ER. Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in children: Indications and contraindications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 11, 2024.
  6. BuSaba N, et al. Tonsillectomy in adults: Indications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 11, 2024.
  7. AskMayoExpert. Adenotonsillectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  8. Getting ready for your ambulatory surgery. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/getting-ready.html. Accessed Jan. 12, 2024.
  9. Gibber MJ. Tonsillectomy in adults: Techniques and perioperative issues. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 12, 2024.

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